Whitman's

406 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Whitman's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
61
Mar 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Feb 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whitman's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whitman's on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whitman's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whitman's.

How does Whitman's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Whitman's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Whitman's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Whitman's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whitman's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Whitman's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whitman's is inspected roughly once per year on average.